Wilk1519
New Member
Hi
We’ve taken in a small Tortoise with the aim of giving it a good home with our 2 small boys.
Unfortunately we have little information from her previous owner who believes she’s around 2 years old. They had her for just over a year and i was told she was tiny when they got her…. Apart from that not a lot of information.
I’m happy to read up in more detail on here and through trusted google but would just like some input from anyone.
Evie…. Is a 10cm long girl and weighs 240g.
Looking at a few images I believe she’s a young Horsefield Tortoise? But would like some confirmation on this.
Believed to be around 2 years of age?
Any pointers to start me off.
How long typically do, if she is 2, young tortoises require under a Heat lamp?
4-6 hours a day?
I’ve got the heat lamp set 15inches from the base.
Currently in an open draw, is this adequate?
I’ve read they (young tortoises) require an enclosed space to keep the temperature up?
Not really sure on that so could do with some advice.
Feeding I believe is twice a day, mixture of greens etc and a few pellets now and again.
We’ve got some calcium dust to sprinkle too.
small amounts only.
Hibernation, I’ve read that this doesn’t happen until they reach four years or so of age? This correct?
no doubt need some more tips as we go but would appreciate a few starters.
must go, got an outdoor pen to build.
thanks in advance.
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We’ve taken in a small Tortoise with the aim of giving it a good home with our 2 small boys.
Unfortunately we have little information from her previous owner who believes she’s around 2 years old. They had her for just over a year and i was told she was tiny when they got her…. Apart from that not a lot of information.
I’m happy to read up in more detail on here and through trusted google but would just like some input from anyone.
Evie…. Is a 10cm long girl and weighs 240g.
Looking at a few images I believe she’s a young Horsefield Tortoise? But would like some confirmation on this.
Believed to be around 2 years of age?
Any pointers to start me off.
How long typically do, if she is 2, young tortoises require under a Heat lamp?
4-6 hours a day?
I’ve got the heat lamp set 15inches from the base.
Currently in an open draw, is this adequate?
I’ve read they (young tortoises) require an enclosed space to keep the temperature up?
Not really sure on that so could do with some advice.
Feeding I believe is twice a day, mixture of greens etc and a few pellets now and again.
We’ve got some calcium dust to sprinkle too.
small amounts only.
Hibernation, I’ve read that this doesn’t happen until they reach four years or so of age? This correct?
no doubt need some more tips as we go but would appreciate a few starters.
must go, got an outdoor pen to build.
thanks in advance.
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